12 July 2017

I flew to the Seychelles on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Mahe, the capital of Seychelles. From Mahe, there is a short connecting flight to Praslin – one of the most scenic flights in the world. The Constance Ephelia Resort on the west side of Mahé island is only a 20 minute drive from the airport via a scenic road over the mountain. The entrance to the resort is behind a bridge over so

02 February 2014

Telford is in the county Shropshire, UK and is the home of the world’s oldest cast metal arch bridge. There is also a huge conference venue in Telford, which Telford was our main destination. The small cities and towns of England are really charming, and makes for great self-drive holidays. We flew to Manchester via London on the services of Virgin Atlantic and their local airline: L

30 April 2013

We flew directly to Zanzibar with the new charter service (operated by Mango). It is a quick 3 to 4 hour flight and before you know it, the aircraft circles to land on a small flat island. The charter flight is a weekly flight departing on Tuesdays from Johannesburg. Do not expect any of the modern luxuries such as luggage carousels or air-conditioning at the airport in Zanzibar. Ja

06 October 2012

Eating well and relaxing must be the slogan on this trip. Croatia won its independence from the former Yugoslavia early in the 20th century. The capital city is Zagreb, where much of the old architecture was influenced or designed by the Austrians (It was part of the Austro-Hungarian kingdom at the turn of the previous century). The two most famous UNESCO world heritage sites in Croatia are the Pl

29 May 2012

Mauritius – Club Med – La Plantation d’Albion Location: West Coast of Mauritius – 1 hour from the airport This Five Star Resort by Club Med has the only flying trapeze on Mauritius. The huge grounds are magnificent and feature a Zen area for adults (a beautiful quiet beach area with a spa and bar). The Mini Club Med and Juniors’ Club cater for children of all ages. The children take part

01 February 2012

I arrive in Rome in style – with a private airport transfer dropped right in front of the hotel. This is definitely the way to arrive with luggage and all. Our hotel was near Via Veneto, the high street for 5 star hotels in Rome. The area is convenient for visiting the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain and almost all the central sites. The Hop-on Hop-off bus also stops nearby. The bus is a great

01 February 2012

Better go to Dubai during their winter, it gets hot there! I visited Dubai during September (Just towards the end of their summer) and quickly learnt the technique of staying in air conditioned areas at all times. Luckily even the bus stops and metro train stations are cooled. The second metro line recently opened and this system is very impressive. The city has “futuristic vision” written

13 October 2010

This time, I went to Mauritius as a guest of Beachcomber Tours. Mauritius is a comfortable four-hour flight from Johannesburg. The Johannesburg-Mauritius route is serviced daily with direct flights offered by Air Mauritius and SAA. The island’s economy is growing fast, and it has certainly become the destination of choice for those desiring a 4 Star and especially 5 Star luxury island getawa

09 December 2009

Reunion Island is like a huge - little island in the middle of a huge ocean. A few colonial French towns are scattered around huge volcanic mountains (Over 3000m high). The ever present ocean seems larger than life and the red live volcano is very much an entity to be reckoned with. The last lava flow at Piton de la Fournaise (of a few years ago) is still hot and steaming, while the coastal road h

09 December 2009

Blue and White Greece - Greek Dancing Evenings - Soflakias at Street Cafes - The Parthenon - Islands I flew to Athens on the direct services of Olympic Airlines. Once in Athens, the Titania Hotel was our home and very well situated. In Athens, there are so many sites to see, walking tours to do and evening entertainment to enjoy. The Parthenon is awesome and is situated on top of the Ac

20 January 2009

Egypt and Jordan now count as one of my top experiences. The visual impact of the Nile River running through the desert, the size and design of the ancient temples and objects as wells as the laid back atmosphere on a Nile Cruise, all make for one of the best experiences one can have. A few nights in Cairo is all you need to see the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Escape th